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`The Trial` by Kafka Franz

Joseph K . is released after the arrest , he is not thrown into the prison , the trial lingers on , but psychologically he is as good as imprisoned behind the bars

Even before his arrest , Joseph K . faces the situation that stinks of corruption . The pre-arrest instructions are so humiliating , what would be the rules and regulations that will govern his post-arrest life and living , if convicted ? One of the two wardens who came to execute his arrest , demand his personal belongings , wish to take custody of them and they advise Joseph K

, Much better give these things to us than hand over them over to the depot , for in the depot there 's lots of thieving , and besides they sell everything there after a certain length of time , no mater whether your case is settled or not (Franz , 1995 br

.3 ) Coming events cast their shadows , they say . For Joseph K - his confusion must have been confounded at that stage

Should Joseph K . surrender to the situation ? Life is to be lived in its trials , its tribulations , its duty and its beauty . A man 's owes his first and foremost duty to himself . To live according to one 's own nature ! In the present incident , Mr . K had no control over the situation , agreed . But one should not fail to assert one 's identity Everyone can not become an Alexander . But all can become King Porus (The king whom Alexander defeated , but Porus never accepted the defeat in the moral sense ) A dynamic surrender is as good as victory

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune

But do not distress yourself with imaginings

Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness

Whether or not it is clear to you

No doubt , the universe is unfolding as it should...

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